Northeast storm toll climbs as deadly blizzard widens
The massive ice and snowstorm grips much of the nation from Mississippi to New England, halting travel and closing schools. At least 142 deaths are linked to the weather with carbon monoxide and sledding accidents among the reported fatalities. federal workers face another holiday as emergency measures unfold, while Huntsville, Middlesboro, and Maryland face gas shortages and shutdowns. Private parking lots raise prices as fuel sales slump and Keuka Park hosts 25 college guests amid the upheaval.
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Some Mail Gets Through From Rural Frederick County
Weather drift closures limited rural mail service in Frederick County as carriers struggled to reach eight to ten boxes per route. Some mail was left at designated spots, but conditions remained poor with near freezing temps reported. Rear Adm. Jefferson R. Downis, 48, assistant director of the National Security Agency, died yesterday at his home in Fort George Meade Md after a heart attack.
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Workers Face Extreme Cold Snowbound Roads
Cold winds froze the eyes of county roads board snowplow operators delaying drift clearance. Officials say tears formed from the biting wind as goggles were scarce. Efforts to open Sarnsville to Riggs Road continued. a patient died and the undertaker faced access issues. Mrs Lorena V. Lola died Sunday afternoon.
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Tragic Atlanta Fire Kills Twelve In Duplex Blaze
A two story Atlanta duplex fire last night killed twelve people including eleven children from two families. Firemen found ten children upstairs and twelve bodies total, with victims all Negro. Mr and Mrs Dewett Jones tried to reach their seven children, one daughter and six sons, leaping from a second story window. Police blamed the blaze on undetermined causes as residents describe flames flooding the lower level and a wall of fire.
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Scoutmaster Feared Dead After Being Lost
Washington scouts report their scoutmaster missing after a weekend hike on Big North Mountain near Woodstock Washington. Forest rangers battled howling winds and cold as they searched the Appalachian Trail for Dr. Robert Grimsley, age about 65, with three Washington scouts guiding the effort. The party, ages 14 to 18, reached safety at Miller Barbe’s home in Shenandoah County and said they left the scoutmaster behind.
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100 Were Tied Up At Hawaiian Night Club Cattle Are Frozen
A Hawaiian night club incident left about 100 cattle tied in a snowbound scene near US 340 as a cat tle drive blocked traffic. State Roads Commission data show Frederick county highway work through 1968 costing over 27 million dollars and extending a 12 year program begun in 1954, with miles under construction and many projects deferred or shifted.
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Cloudy Skies Spare Maryland From Record Lows
A cloud cover kept temperatures from plunging to record lows across Maryland though Garret County saw two below. Readings ranged from five to seven degrees above yesterday’s lows as forecasters warned of harsher cold tonight. Snow and ice crippled Chesapeake Bay islands and left roads perilous with chains advised west of Frostburg.
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Truman Helps Gunman Get Early Release
Independence Maine report that President Truman aided a man facing prison by securing a release after the man carried a weapon. The case involved charges and a plea for medical care, with officials noting Truman spoke with the suspect and sought mental health treatment.
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Garbage Stalls Trucks In Frederick Snow Drift Crisis
Frederick city faced a snowbound delay as drifts blocked the disposal plant pike and garbageloads awaited county plows. Mayor Soni A Deal coordinated crews with a rear end loader and belt system to move snow and free streets near Market and Patrick corners, but many back streets remained treacherous and cars were towed.
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Dairymen Struggle as Main Highways Open Access Fails
Dairymen report milk shortages amid inaccessible routes and tankers stuck on routes to Washington and Baltimore. Chestnut Farms officials say emergency supplies possible, but many farmers face bulk-tank spoilage or forced disposal. Some aid from central plants and temporary storage exists, while prices and traffic conditions worsen.
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Expectant Mother Air Lifted From Woodbine To Fort Detrick
An expectant mother from Woodbine Carroll County was airlifted to Fort Detrick in Frederick after heavy snow blocked access. The 37 year old Mrs Smith, wife of Marole Smith, was delivered to the hospital in a medically coordinated rescue tagged Operation Stork Lifts. The operation involved Fort Detrick and Fort Meade personnel including Dr Van Poole Major Clark and pilots Lieutenant Rusiewicz and Lieutenant Perry, praised for rapid, coordinated action.
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Bulganin Pressing for Public Exchanges With Eisenhower
Soviet Premier Bulganin is said to press public notes and sharp remarks against President Eisenhower. White House officials fear such exchanges could fuel a high level propaganda war and resist formal letters for a summit, urging more discreet, informal contacts.
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Fire Kills Six Children in Joliet Trailer Home
Six children died in a Joliet fire that ripped through a flimsy trailer structure occupied by Mr and Mrs Carl B Wright and their family. The parents and another child were among those injured with serious burns, while two other children remained in fair condition with flames damage to the home. The tragedy occurred last night in the Romeoville area as authorities investigated the cause and secured nearby properties.
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Bid Opening For New Frederick Premontary School
Weather disrupts bid opening schedule at the North Frederick premontary school offices of the Board of Education. Some industries closed for the second day. sunny stores closed early. Court House and local offices affected. Conelrad alert system remains active for emergency warnings.
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Bulldozers Battle Snow Drifts Across Frederick Roads
Icy winds left open only major routes while many county pikes and secondary roads remained closed. Bulldozers cleared drifts up to 18 feet as crews fought to restore one way traffic. U.S. 18, Maryland 75 and routes near Libertytown and Thurmont faced continued closures and harsh conditions.
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